AWARDS – COMBINED TEST DIVISION
Champion and Reserve Champion Ribbon
LEVELS
- Training
- Preliminary
- Intermediate
Divisions With-in Each Level
- Horse
- VSE
- Pony
- Multiple
Best Dressage Scores receive a Champion and Reserve Champion Ribbon in the Dressage Portion of the Combined Test Day.
AWARDS – PLEASURE DIVISION
Champion and Reserve Champion Ribbon
- Horse
- Very Small Equine (VSE)
- Small Single Pony
- Large Single Pony
- Junior
- Pair or Tandem
- Fours
- Para/COOL/SN Drivers
- Coach Assisted
- Utility Horse
- Utility Pony/VSE
Pleasure Divisional Awards
The point total achieved from five Classes within a division are used to determine the Pleasure Divisional Award. The turnout with the highest score within the division becomes champion and the second highest score within a division becomes reserve champion.
The five classes within each Pleasure Division include:
- Turnout
- Working
- Reinsmanship
- Progressive Obstacle
- My Route/Your Route
The points awarded for each class are determined according to the placing and the number of people in a class.
AWARDS – NON-DRIVEN DIVISION
Champion and Reserve Champion Ribbon
Given to the competitor with the best and next best cumulative score in the Long Lining and Harnessing Classes. Competitors must compete in both classes to win this award.
DETERMINATION OF POINTS AWARDED PER CLASS
Pleasure and Non-Driven
AWARDS
Champion Wins a Trophy and Ribbon with Take-Home Plack Reserve Champion Wins a Reserve Champion Ribbon
Trophy
Tri-County Carriage Association High Point Trophy
Sponsored by Hawksview Farms
Awarded to the competitor who achieves the highest cumulative score from pleasure classes at The Great Lakes Carriage Classic.
2017 Jackie Shute
2018 Mary Baillie
2019 Laurie Bruder
2022 Megan Sorensen
2023 Alison Morton
2024 Alison Morton
The Great Lakes Carriage Classic Trophy for Para/Cool/SN Division
Sponsored by Urban Elevators Inc.
Award is determined by the cumulative score accumulated from the pleasure portion of The Great Lakes Carriage Classic show by para drivers.
2018 Kerry Bridge
Kendalwood Farm Friesian Champion Trophy
Sponsored by Friends of Kendalwood Farm.
PJ and Tara Miliziano-Crowley have been involved in carriage driving for many years. Located in Zionsville, PA they have been involved in the purchase, training and rehabilitation of driving horses and the training of countless drivers. Both have competed successfully throughout NA and have a special fondness for the Friesian Horse.
Awarded to the Friesian or Friesian Cross that has the highest cumulative score in the Pleasure portion of The Great Lakes Carriage Classic.
2019 Klaas Steenbeek
2022 Klaas Steenbeek
2023 Klaas Steenbeek
2024 Klaas Steebeek
Helen Southgate Memorial Trophy
Sponsored by Jane Southgate - In memory of Helen Southgate.
Helen traveled extensively throughout Canada and the United States showing Hackney Ponies.
Award is presented to the top Welsh, at least 50%, accumulating the most points during the Pleasure portion of The Great Lakes Carriage Classic.
2017 Laurie Bruder
2018 Mary Baillie
2019 Laurie Bruder
2022 Megan Sorensen
2023 Alison Morton
2024 Alison Morton
William M. Remley Memorial Trophy
Sponsored by the Remley Family - In memory of William Remley
William was a founding member of the American Driving Society and the driving force & heart of the Walnut Hill Farm Driving Competition.
Award is presented to the Concours d’Elegance winner at The Great Lakes Carriage Classic. The essence of this competition is the word elegance, and the winner is the turnout exhibiting the most elegance throughout the competition, in the judges’ opinions.
2017 Gerben Steenbeek
2018 Courtney McGillivray – LaChance
2019 Courtney McGillivray – LaChance
2022 Megan Sorensen
2023 Jackie Shute
2024 Alison Morton
Audrey Bostwick Memorial Trophy
Sponsored by Premier Equine Services and Greg Dunn.
Audrey Bostwick was a founding member of the ADS and was a licensed judge, steward and technical delegate in pleasure driving. She was judge at the inaugural Great Lakes Carriage Classic and thereafter attended the show as a volunteer. Audrey mentored countless number of students and always supportive to those in carriage driving, side saddle and intercollegiate riding.
Awarded to the Junior with the highest cumulative score in the Pleasure portion of The Great Lakes Carriage Classic.
VSE Supreme Trophy
Sponsored by Supreme Trophies
The turnout may consist of a single or multiple VSE equines.
Awarded to the VSE turnout with the highest cumulative score in the Pleasure portion of The Great Lakes Carriage Classic.
2024 Karen Schell
New for 2025
Trophy
Heart of the GLCC Trophy
Sponsored by Stacy Huneke and The Great Lakes Carriage Classic
Awarded to the competitor who best exemplifies an understanding of and commitment to fair play, ethical behaviour, integrity, and a general goodwill towards opponents throughout the Show. Chosen by fellow competitors.
Lady Champion Driver Trophy (The Livingstone Challenge Trophy)
Provided by Kirsten Brunner
The last recipient of this trophy has kindly provided The Great Lakes Carriage Classic with the opportunity to present this historical Trophy.
Awarded to the female competitor with the highest score in the Pleasure Driving Reinsmanship Classes.
Gentleman Champion Driver Trophy
Sponsored by The Great Lakes Carriage Classic
Awarded to the male competitor with the highest score in the Pleasure Driving Reinsmanship Classes.
OCDA Combined Test Trophy
Sponsored by Ontario Carriage Driving Association
Awarded to the turnout with the best combined score from the Combined Test Day on Friday, July 25th.
YEARLY WINNERS & CHAMPIONS
Divisional Awards
Pleasure Division
AWARDS – COMBINED TEST DIVISION
Champion and Reserve Champion Ribbon
LEVELS
- Training
- Preliminary
- Intermediate
DIVISIONS WITHIN EACH
- LEVEL
- Horse
- VSE
- Pony
- Multiple
Best Dressage Scores receive a Champion and Reserve Champion Ribbon in the Dressage Portion of the Combined Test Day.
AWARDS – PLEASURE DIVISION
Champion and Reserve Champion Ribbon
- Horse
- Very Small Equine (VSE)
- Small Single Pony
- Large Single Pony
- Junior
- Pair or Tandem
- Fours
- Para/COOL/SN Drivers
- Coach Assisted
- Utility Horse
- Utility Pony/VSE
Pleasure Divisional Awards
The point total achieved from five Classes within a division are used to determine the Pleasure Divisional Award. The turnout with the highest score within the division becomes champion and the second highest score within a division becomes reserve champion.
The five classes within each Pleasure Division include:
- Turnout
- Working
- Reinsmanship
- Progressive Obstacle
- My Route/Your Route
The points awarded for each class are determined according to the placing and the number of people in a class.
Dressage and CDE Style Cones Divisional Awards
Dressage and CDE Style Cones results will be converted into points as outlined in the Pleasure Point schedule listed in Pleasure Divisional Awards.
The point total achieved from the two Classes within each Dressage & CDE Style Cones Division are used to determine the award.
Training Level Horse
Champion and Reserve Champion, Classes 61 and 73
Training Level VSE
Champion and Reserve Champion, Classes 62 and 74
Training Level Pony
Champion and Reserve Champion, Classes 63 and 75
Training Level Multiple
Champion and Reserve Champion, Classes 64 and 76
Preliminary Level Horse
Champion and Reserve Champion, Classes 65 and 77
Preliminary Level VSE
Champion and Reserve Champion, Classes 66 and 78
Preliminary Level Pony
Champion and Reserve Champion, Classes 67 and 79
Preliminary Level Multiple
Champion and Reserve Champion, Classes 68 and 80
Dressage And CDE Cones Continued
Intermediate Level Horse
Champion and Reserve Champion, Classes 69 and 81
Intermediate Level VSE
Champion and Reserve Champion, Classes 70 and 82
Intermediate Level Pony
Champion and Reserve Champion, Classes 71 and 83
Intermediate Level Multiple
Champion and Reserve Champion, Classes 72 and 84
Award for Best Dressage Score of Show
Award for fastest CDE Cones Time
Other Awards
High Point and Reserve High Point Welsh (2 ribbons)
Donated by The Great Lakes Carriage Classic Association. Awarded to highest point and reserve highest point Welsh Pony or Horse from the Pleasure Portion of the show. Breed papers must be submitted to qualify and must show the equine to be at least 50% Welsh.
2023 Champion Alison Morton
2023 Reserve Champion Laurie Bruder
TCCA High Point Champion (1 ribbon & trophy) Reserve Champion (1 ribbon)
To be determined from all competitors cumulative scores from the Pleasure Portion of the show. All turnouts are eligible
2023 Champion Alison Morton
2023 Reserve Champion Laurie Bruder
Trophy
The Great Lakes Carriage Classic Trophy for Para/Cool/SN Division
Donated by Urban Elevators Inc.
Awarded to the Para/Cool/SN that accumulated the most points in the pleasure portion of the GLCC.
2018 Kerry Bridge
Kendalwood Farm Friesian Champion Trophy
Donated by Friends of Kendalwood Farm.
PJ and Tara Miliziano-Crowley have been involved in carriage driving for many years. Located in Zionsville, PA, they have been involved in the purchase, training and rehabilitation of driving horses and the training of countless drivers. Both have competed successfully throughout NA and have a special fondness for the Friesian Horse.
Award given to Friesian or Friesian Cross that has highest cumulative score in the Pleasure Portion of the GLCC.
2019 Klaas Steenbeek
2022 Klaas Steenbeek
2023 Klaas Steenbeek
Audrey Bostwick Memorial Trophy
Donated by Premier Equine Services and Greg Dunn. Audrey Bostwick was a founding member of the ADS. She served as licensed judge, steward and technical delegate specializing in Pleasure Driving, Hunter/ Jumper Equitation and Side Saddle. Audrey was the Pleasure Judge at the inaugural GLCC in 2017 and served as GLCC show volunteer yearly until her death in 2022. As a teacher Audrey encouraged youth and her trophy is awarded to the Junior who accumulates the most points in the Pleasure Portion of the GLCC.
Tri-County Carriage Association High Point Trophy
Donated by Hawksview Farms.
This trophy is given to the competitor who achieves the
Highest cumulative score from Pleasure classes at The Great Lakes Carriage Classic.
2017 Jackie Shute
2018 Mary Baillie
2019 Laurie Bruder
2022 Megan Sorensen
2023 Alison Morton
William M. Remley Memorial Trophy
Donated by the Remley Family.
A founding member of the American Driving Society and the driving force and heart of Walnut Hill Farm Driving Competition. This Trophy will be presented to the Concours D'Elegance winner. The essence of this competition is the word elegance and the winner will be the turnout exhibiting the most elegance through the competition.
Judges' opinion.
2017 Gerben Steenbeek
2018 Courtney McGillivray – LaChance
2019 Courtney McGillivray – LaChance
2022 Megan Sorensen
2023 Jackie Shute
Helen Southgate Memorial Trophy
Donated by Jane Southgate.
Helen Southgate travelled extensively throughout Canada and the United States showing Hackney Ponies. This award is presented to the Welsh (at least 50%) accumulating the most points during the Pleasure portion during the GLCC.
2017 Laurie Bruder
2018 Mary Baillie
2019 Laurie Bruder
2022 Megan Sorensen
2023 Alison Morton
YEARLY WINNERS & CHAMPIONS